Gauntlet builds quantitative risk-analysis and optimization tools that enable protocols, fintechs, and institutions to deploy capital safely in decentralized finance. Founded in 2018 by Tarun Chitra, the company manages over $1.5 billion in assets across its vaults and supports more than 150 fintech and institutional clients. Gauntlet offers infrastructure and analytics used by protocols to assess and optimize financial parameters and risks on-chain. With the new funding, the company plans to expand its stablecoin infrastructure and broaden coverage to regulated assets such as the Japanese yen and Mexican peso. It also intends to accelerate development of institutional on-chain products, including capabilities in AI-powered operations. The company’s stated focus is strengthening its existing infrastructure to support expanded stablecoin and institutional services.

Total raised

$170M

Funding rounds

5

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Jul 2026